Tema, March 31, – The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), together with major trading bodies, has called for an immediate review or suspension of the Publican AI valuation system at Ghana’s ports.
The coalition—including GUTA, TAGG, CUBAG, FFAG, ACHAG, the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce, and Exim Frozen Foods—warned that the system risks inflating customs duties, especially on used or non-standard goods like vehicle engines from scrap markets.
Mr. Paul K. Mensah, GIFF General Secretary, stressed that AI-generated minimum values violate Sections 67 and 68 of the Customs Act, 2015 (Act 891), which prioritize transaction value and internationally accepted valuation methods.
He called for:
Decentralisation of valuation processes to reduce delays and costs
An independent, accessible appeals mechanism
Stakeholder engagement to ensure fairness and legal compliance
Alignment with international customs standards
The coalition warned that distorted trade data and arbitrary AI outputs could unfairly burden traders, undermining lawful enforcement and revenue collection.
They affirmed support for technology in trade but insisted it must be transparent, legally sound, and context-aware.
GHBUSS
March 31, 2026
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